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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,546.30, 342,986.90 and 244,546.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,546.30, 342,986.90 and 244,546.30 is: 342,986.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,546.30 : 342,986.90 = 244,546.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,546.30/342,986.90 = 244,546.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,546.30x = 342,986.90 × 244,546.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,546.30x = 83,876,177,343.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,876,177,343.47/244,546.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,986.90

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